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Semin Plast Surg 2020; 34(04): 260-264
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721762
Review Article

Avoiding Complications in Functional and Aesthetic Rhinoplasty

Marc H. Hohman
1   Department of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington
,
Aurora G. Vincent
2   Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
,
Spencer R. Anderson
3   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
,
Yadranko Ducic
2   Facial Plastic Surgery Associates, Fort Worth, Texas
,
Spencer Cochran
4   Dallas Rhinoplasty, Dallas, Texas
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Abstract

Historically, nasoseptal surgery favoring functional considerations has compromised aesthetic ones, and vice versa, but modern techniques have evolved that allow symbiotic achievement of both goals. Nasoseptal surgery is among the most commonly performed plastic surgical procedures in the United States, and while it is generally well tolerated, there are a few surgical and aesthetic complications of which to be aware. Herein, we review surgical techniques that improve the nasal airway and nasal aesthetics in a top-down approach with a discussion of possible ensuing complications.

Keywords

rhinoplasty - revision surgery - surgical complications - facial plastic surgery

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The authors have no financial disclosures. The work herein does not necessarily represent the views of the United States Army or Department of Defense.




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24 December 2020

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